#1. This week's number one is former University international power forward Lauma Reke (185-86, college: St.Peter's). She was the major contributor in Orvieto's victory against the fourth-ranked S. La Spezia (18-8) crushing them 63-42 in the Italian A2 (12th division) in Wednesday night's game.
Reke had a double-double by scoring 14 points and getting 12 rebounds in 33 minutes on the court.
Ceprini Costruzioni Orvieto (18-8) is placed fifth in South group.
It's Reke's first season with the team.
This year she averages: 9.8ppg, 6.0rpg, 1.6spg, 2FGP: 42.0%, 3FGP: 27.9% and FT: 76.0% in the 26 games she played so far.
Reke played for the Latvian university national team five years ago.

#2. Second place goes to an international power forward Aija Putnina (192-88, agency: Josep and Nicolas). She contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Kibirkstis-Tiche (18-10) crushing them 94-65 in the Lithuanian LMKL last Friday.
Putnina scored 9 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. VICI Aistes Kaunas (28-0) is placed first in the LMKL.
So far her team won all games in the Finals.
Putnina's overall stats this season are: 10.0ppg, 6.4rpg, 2FGP: 46.4%, 3FGP: 32.8% and FT: 80.7%.
She is in the roster of the Latvian senior national team.

#3. The Latvian player who performed third best last week abroad was former international power forward Dace Brumermane (187-81, also represented by Josep and Nicolas). Brumermane led Dunkerque to a victory over the closely-ranked SIG (9-17) 69-61 in the French LF2 (12th division) on Saturday night.
She was MVP of the game. Brumermane scored 19 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 36 minutes.
Dunkerque Malo Basket Club (11-15) is placed ninth in the LF2.
The Regular Season already ended.
Brumermane is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's her fifth year in Dunkerque's roster.
She is currently first on the list of top scorers with 19.9ppg.
This year Brumermane's other stats are: 8.4rpg, 1.5apg, 2FGP: 46.4%, 3FGP: 29.4% and FT: 77.3% in the 19 games.
She played for the Latvian national team eleven years ago.

#4. Center Ieva Kulite (191-88), who plays in the German DBBL could not help Wildcats Wolfenbuettel (16-6) in their last game on Tuesday. Despite Kulite's good performance the league leader Wildcats Wolfenbuettel was defeated 93-84 on the road by the lower-ranked SV Halle Lions (#7).
She scored 14 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Kulite's overall stats this season are: 7.3ppg, 5.1rpg and 1.4apg.
She used to play for the Latvian U18 national team
back in 2006.

#5. Former University international forward Dita Liepkalne (185-87, college: Hawaii) contributed to an easy victory against the tenth-ranked Arxil Pontevedra (9-17) 70-52 in the Spanish LF2 (12th division) last Saturday.
Liepkalne scored 7 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 25 minutes.
Thetrend Social Cortegada (21-5) is placed third in Group A.
It was her team's seventh consecutive victory in a row.
The Regular Season already ended.
This year Liepkalne's overall stats are: 7.8ppg, 5.5rpg and 1.6apg in the 26 games.
She used to play for the Latvian university national team
five years ago.

#6. Forward Zane Jakobsone (180-85, another player represented by Josep and Nicolas, college: Houston) faced previously mentioned Dita Liepkalne in the Spanish LF2 last game.
Jakobsone, who plays in the Spanish LF2 (12th division) was not able to help Arxil Pontevedra (9-17) in their last game on Saturday. Despite her good performance the tenth-placed Arxil Pontevedra was badly defeated 70-52 in Vilagarcia Arousa by the much higher-ranked Cortegada (#3) in the Group A.
Jakobsone was the second best scorer with 11 points.
The Regular Season already ended.
Jakobsone has relatively good stats this season: 12.7ppg and 4.7rpg.
She is an international player who is currently on the senior Latvian National Team roster.

#7. International point guard Rima Valentiene (170-78) is a teammate of previously mentioned Aija Putnina and both played together in the last Lithuanian LMKL game.
Valentiene managed to help VICI Aistes Kaunas in a victory against the closely-ranked Kibirkstis-Tiche (18-10) crushing them 94-65.
She scored only 3 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 11 minutes.
This year Valentiene's total stats are: 4.2ppg, 2.3rpg, 2.0apg and 1.3spg in the 27 games.
She is also Latvian national team player.

#8. Guard Zane Eglite (169-84) faced previously mentioned Lauma Reke in the Italian A2 last game.
Eglite was not able to secure a victory for S. La Spezia (18-8) in their game against Orvieto (18-8).
She was the second best scorer with 8 points.
S. La Spezia (#4) was crushed 63-42 at home by the lower-ranked Orvieto (#5) in the South group.
Eglite has averaged so far 6.0ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.8spg.
She plays currently for the Latvian national team.

#9. International forward Ieva Veinberga (183-84) contributed to Udine's victory against the second-ranked Meccanica NB (23-5) 61-50 in the Italian A2 (12th division) on Sunday night.
Veinberga recorded 6 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in only 14 minutes.
Delser Udine (14-12) is placed sixth in North group.
It was her team's third consecutive victory in a row.
This year Veinberga has relatively solid stats: 12.0ppg, 7.1rpg and 1.8spg in the 27 games.
She is also in the roster of the Latvian national team.

#10. Center Ieva Kublina (193-82, college: Virginia Tech) contributed to Bourges' victory against the closely-ranked Lattes Montpellier (21-5) 59-47 in the French LFB in Saturday night's game.
Kublina recorded only 2 points.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Cercle Jean Mace Bourges (22-4) is placed first in the LFB.
It was her team's 16th consecutive victory in a row.
Kublina has averaged so far 4.1ppg and 4.7rpg.
She is an international player who is currently on the senior Latvian National Team roster.

#11. International forward Gunta Basko (181-80, another player represented by Josep and Nicolas, college: Siena) couldn't help Dynamo Kursk in their game against Nadezhda Orenburg in the Russian PBL. Basko cannot count Friday's game as one of the best ones.
She scored only 2 points in 7 minutes on the court.
Her team lost 65-79.
Basko has averaged so far 3.6ppg, 2.2rpg and 1.1spg in the 12 games.
She plays currently for the Latvian national team.

#12. International swingman Aija Veiksane (186-86, college: Rhode Island) couldn't help the league outsider Alvargomez Guadalajara in their game against Aros Leon in the Spanish LF2 (12th division).
Veiksane scored 6 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
Her team was defeated 61-57.
Veiksane has averaged so far 6.7ppg and 3.7rpg.
She is also in the roster of the Latvian national team.

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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Latvian players, who play currently abroad. This week's number one is an international center Anete Steinberga (190-90, agency: LBM Management). She was the major contributor in a USK Praha's victory against the ninth-ranked SBS Ostrava in the Czech Republic ZBL in Sunday night's game.
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Latvian players, who play currently abroad.

#1. This week's number one is an international center Anete Steinberga (190-90, agency: LBM Management, college: UTEP, currently plays in Czech Republic). She was the major contributor in a USK Praha's victory against the ninth-ranked SBS Ostrava (4-9) crushing them 85-43 in the Czech Republic ZBL in Sunday night's game.
Steinberga recorded 17 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals in 23 minutes on the court.
ZVVZ USK Praha (12-0) is placed first in the ZBL.
So far her team won all twelve games in the Regular Season.
Steinberga has relatively good stats this year: 14.5ppg, 6.0rpg, 1.4apg, 1.8spg, 2FGP: 63.9%(62-97), 3FGP: 9.1% and FT: 74.6% in 12 games she played so far.
She is currently a member of the Latvian senior national team.

#2. Second place goes to an international center Kristine Vitola (193-91, college: UTEP, currently plays in Turkey). Vitola led Galatasaray to a victory against the closely-ranked Istanbul Uni (4-2) 76-70 in a derby game in the Turkish KBSL last Sunday.
She scored 11 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Galatasaray M.P. Istanbul (5-1) is placed second in the KBSL.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
It's Vitola's first year with the team.
This season Vitola has relatively solid stats: 13.3ppg, 7.0rpg, 1.8apg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 51.0%, 3FGP: 66.7%.
She is in the roster of the Latvian senior national team.

#3. The Latvian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international power forward Aija Putnina (191-88, agency: Josep and Nicolas, currently plays in Turkey) faced previously mentioned Kristine Vitola in the Turkish KBSL last game.
Putnina. She could not help Istanbul Uni (4-2) in their last game. Despite Putnina's very good performance Istanbul Uni lost 70-76 in a derby game to the second-ranked Galatasaray.
She was the second best scorer with 17 points. Putnina also added 8 rebounds and made 2 blocks in 34 minutes.
They ended the series of three consecutive victories.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
It's Putnina's first year with the team.
Putnina is currently seventh on the list of best rebounders and also on the list of best blockers (third place).
She has very reliable stats this year: 13.5ppg, 9.7rpg, 1.3bpg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 52.5%, 3FGP: 12.5% and FT: 77.8% in six games.
Putnina is also a member of the Latvian senior national team.

#4. Center Zenta Melnika (197-91, currently plays in EuroCup) contributed to a 1-point Udominate's victory against the closely-ranked TSV 1880 Wasserburg (3-2) 83-82 in the Eurocup in Thursday night's game.
She recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and getting 12 rebounds.
Udominate Basket Umea (2-3) is placed third in group H.
Melnika's team will play only one more game in the Eurocup Regular Season. And that game will be critical.
Melnika is currently second on the list of best rebounders.
She has individually a very good season with high stats. Melnika averages: 16.4ppg, 11.0rpg and 2.2apg.
She is also Latvian national team player.

#5. International forward Dita Rozenberga (180-92, currently plays in Belgium) led Belfius Namur to a victory over the eighth-ranked Laarne (3-6) 72-62 in the Belgian Top Division Women last Saturday.
Rozenberga was MVP of the game. She recorded 19 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in 33 minutes.
BC Belfius Namur Capitale (6-3) is placed fourth in the Top Division Women.
It was her team's first victory after three consecutive loses.
It's Rozenberga's first season with the team.
This year Rozenberga's overall stats are: 9.3ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.2apg and 1.3spg in nine games.
She plays currently for the Latvian national team.

#6. Center Anita Teilane (195-85, also represented by LBM Management, currently plays in EuroCup) contributed to a Gruner Stern Keltern's victory against the fourth-ranked Uniao Sportiva (0-5) 73-62 in the Eurocup on Thursday night.
Teilane scored 8 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and made 4 blocks.
Gruner Stern Keltern (3-2) is placed second in group F.
Her team will play only one more game in the Eurocup Regular Season. And now that game is very crucial.
Teilane belongs to league's best blockers and is ranked #5.
Her total stats this season are: 3.4ppg, 4.4rpg and 2.0bpg.
Teilane is a former international player as she played for the Latvian senior team nine years ago.

#7. Former international forward Sabine Niedola (184-91, currently plays in Germany) was not able to help TV Saarlouis Royals in their game against Hannover (6-5) in the German DBBL.
She scored 9 points, grabbed 13 boards, passed 3 assists and added 3 steals in 38 minutes.
But TV Saarlouis Royals was edged 64-61 on the road by the lower-ranked (#6) Hannover.
Niedola is currently third on the league's list of top scorers and also on the list of best rebounders (second place).
She has very impressive stats this year: 18.2ppg, 10.5rpg, 2.1apg and 1.3spg in 11 games.
Niedola used to play for the Latvian national team
four years ago.

#8. Point guard Elina Babkina (173-89, currently plays in EuroCup) was not able to secure a victory for Samsun (1-4) in their last game. Despite Babkina's very good performance the fourth-placed Samsun (1-4) was crushed 87-66 in Istanbul by the leading Galatasaray in the group C of Eurocup.
She was the top scorer with 15 points. Babkina also added 4 assists in 28 minutes.
Her team will play only one more game in the Eurocup Regular Season. And now that game is quite important.
Babkina has reliable stats this year: 12.7ppg, 3.0rpg and 4.3apg in seven games.
She plays currently for the Latvian national team.

#9. Former international forward Ieva Veinberga (185-84, currently plays in Italy) was the main contributor in a Team Crema's victory against the ninth-ranked San Salvatore (5-5) 70-51 in the Italian Serie A2 (second division) in Sunday night's game.
Veinberga was the best player in that game. She scored 19 points and grabbed 8 rebounds.
Tec-Mar Crema (7-3) is placed third in Group A.
It was her team's third consecutive victory in a row.
Veinberga averaged so far 10.7ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.2apg and 1.7spg.
She used to play for the Latvian national team
two years ago.

#10. Power forward Linda Rubene (189-91, college: Indiana, currently plays in Spain) helped ASEFA Estudiantes edge the 14th-ranked Olimpico 64 (0-10) 49-48 in a derby game in the Spanish LF2 (second division) last Sunday.
Rubene was the top player that evening. She had a double-double by scoring 13 points and getting the same number of rebounds in 30 minutes.
Tuenti Movil Estudiantes Madrid (6-4) is placed fifth in Group B.
This year Rubene's total stats are: 9.4ppg, 6.0rpg and 1.1apg in 10 games.
She is a former international player as three years ago she still played for the Latvian senior national team.

#11. Former University international power forward Lauma Reke (185-86, college: St.Peter's, currently plays in Italy) couldn't help La Spezia in their last game on Sunday. Despite Reke's good performance La Spezia was crushed 88-63 at home by the one of league's weakest teams Battipaglia (#11).
She scored 11 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Reke has averaged so far 7.4ppg and 3.4rpg.
She used to play for the Latvian university national team
nine years ago.

#12. International forward Kitija Laksa (183-96, currently plays college basketball in the States) helped S.Florida win their game against the Butler University 74-59 in the NCAA in Friday night's game.
Laksa recorded 11 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 34 minutes.
Laksa has very impressive stats this year: 26.3ppg and 5.7rpg in three games.
She used to play for the Latvian national team
last year.

#13. Former U20 international guard Sabine Dukate (175-93, currently plays in Canada) couldn't help the University of Saskatchewan (5-3) in their last game on Friday. Despite Dukate's very good performance the University of Saskatchewan (#6) was defeated 79-71 in Regina by the Cougars.
She was the top scorer with 20 points. Dukate also added 6 rebounds.
This season Dukate has very high stats. She averages: 16.0ppg, 3.7rpg and 2.3apg.
Dukate used to play for the Latvian U20 national team
three years ago.

#14. International guard Kate Karlina Kreslina (183-96, currently studies in the States) helped Fordham win their game against the Boston College 56-49 in the NCAA on Sunday night.
She scored 13 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 35 minutes.
Kreslina has averaged so far 7.7ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.3apg in three games.
She plays currently for the Latvian national team.

#15. Former international center Aija Brumermane (192-86, currently plays in France) couldn't help one of league's weakest teams Dunkerque in their game against Limoges in the French LF2 (second division).
Brumermane scored 9 points, had 6 boards, passed 4 assists and added 3 steals.
Her team was defeated 71-61.
Brumermane averaged so far 12.2ppg, 7.6rpg and 1.9apg.
She used to play for the Latvian national team
three years ago.

The list of other players, who all have Latvian passport but never been selected to any of Latvian national teams:

#1.Liga Vente (191-C/F-91, college: Eckerd, currently plays in Italy) led Milano to a victory over the sixth-ranked Orvieto (6-3) 66-54 in the Italian Serie A2 (second division) last Thursday.
She was the best player in that game. Vente recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and getting 16 rebounds. She also added 3 assists and 2 blocks; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Vente's third season in pro basketball. Il Ponte Casa D'Aste Milano (7-3) is placed fourth in Group A.
It was her team's third consecutive victory in a row.
Vente is currently third on the league's list of best rebounders.
This season she has very good stats: 11.6ppg, 11.2rpg and 2.1spg.

#2.Kadri Uiga (183-F-97, currently plays in United Kingdom). Uiga could not help Riders (5-2) to beat Mystics (6-1). She cannot count Sunday's game as one of the best ones.
Uiga scored only 2 points in 8 minutes on the court.
Riders lost 59-74 on the road to the leading Mystics.
Uiga has averaged so far 3.1ppg and 4.7rpg in seven games she played so far.

Estonian Nele Laurimaa (178-F-93) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Tartu U. and that's her to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 8. The 23-year old forward had the game-high 33 points adding four rebounds and three assists for Tartu U. in her team's victory, helping them to outclass Audentes SG (#9, 1-8) with 33-point margin 81-48. Tartu U. is placed at 7th position in Latvian NBL. The season is still in it's early stage, so the team may h... [read more]

Estonian Nele Laurimaa (178-F-93) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Tartu U. and that's her to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 8.The 23-year old forward had the game-high 33 points adding four rebounds and three assists for Tartu U. in her team's victory, helping them to outclass Audentes SG (#9, 1-8) with 33-point margin 81-48. Tartu U. is placed at 7th position in Latvian NBL. The season is still in it's early stage, so the team may have a chance to improve their current position in the standings. They lost 5 games and had just two victories. In the team's last game Laurimaa had a remarkable 69.2% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 7 attempts. She has many years of experience at Tartu U., through which she has constantly improved. Nele Laurimaa averages this season 12.3ppg.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young Estonian center Trine Kasemagi (190-C-95) of Tallina U.. Kasemagi impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 20 points and 14 rebounds. Bad luck as Tallina U. lost that game 80-85 to slightly higher-ranked Rapla KK (#3, 5-3). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Tallina U. still maintains its place in the top 4 of the standings, even despite this loss. Her team's 5-4 record is not bad at all. Kasemagi is well-known by Tallina U. fans and she already established her position as one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 19.2ppg (#1). She also registered 9.8 boards per game.

The third best performed player last round was Liene Stalidzane (175-G-94) of LU (#8). Stalidzane scored 13 points. Despite Stalidzane's great performance LU lost 49-62 to slightly higher-ranked TTT Juniores (#6, 4-3). But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates. LU can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 1-4 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Too bad for Stalidzane she does not play for a better team. But maybe if she did, her season stats would not be that high. Stalidzane has individually a great season in Latvia. After only 5 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.0ppg (7th best).

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

The most important game in the last round took place in Tallinn between third ranked Tallina U. (5-4) and fifth ranked Rapla KK (5-3) on Friday night. Tallina U. was defeated by Rapla KK in a tough game at home 80-85. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Tallina U. won third quarter 21-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Rapla KK made 22-of-24 free shots (91.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Tallin... [read more]

The most important game in the last round took place in Tallinn between third ranked Tallina U. (5-4) and fifth ranked Rapla KK (5-3) on Friday night. Tallina U. was defeated by Rapla KK in a tough game at home 80-85. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Tallina U. won third quarter 21-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Rapla KK made 22-of-24 free shots (91.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Tallina U. turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Tallina U. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Estonian guard Pirgit Puu (168-88) who scored 20 points and 8 assists. Dutch point guard Francisca Petronelia Donders (175-89, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 21 points. Estonian center Trine Kasemagi (190-95) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds for the hosts. Tallina U.'s coach Janne Rits rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rapla KK moved-up to third place. Tallina U. at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. Rapla KK are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Latvija U16 (#10) in Riga in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tallina U. will have a break next round. The game in Riga supposed to be also worth to mention about. Second ranked Vega 1 (8-1) played at the court of 5th ranked RSU-Merks (4-3). Vega 1 smashed RSU-Merks 78-50. The former international guard Kristine Silaraja (172-87, college: Robert Morris) orchestrated the victory by scoring 8 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Laura Audere contributed with 18 points for the winners. Vega 1's coach Armands Misus felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Ance Aizsila (178-94) replied with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks for RSU-Merks. Vega 1 have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. RSU-Merks at the other side keep the fifth place with three games lost. Vega 1 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. RSU-Merks will play at home against TTT Juniores (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game with biggest result difference took place in Tartu. Local Tartu U. (2-5) outscored 9th ranked Audentes SG (1-8) 81-48 on Tuesday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Nele Laurimaa who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!). Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Johanna-Eliise Teder responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Tartu U. moved-up to seventh place. Audentes SG lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

The game in Riga supposed to be also worth to mention about. Second ranked Vega 1 (8-1) played at the court of 5th ranked RSU-Merks (4-3). Vega 1 smashed RSU-Merks 78-50. The game without a history. Vega 1 led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot the lights out from three nailing 15 long-distance shots on high 53.6 percentage. Vega 1 players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by RSU-Merks' players. The former international guard Kristine Silaraja (172-87, college: Robert Morris) orchestrated the victory by scoring 8 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international forward Laura Audere (180-84) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Vega 1's coach Armands Misus felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Ance Aizsila (178-94) replied with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks and power forward Guna Lagzdina (185-93) added 12 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for RSU-Merks. Vega 1 have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. RSU-Merks at the other side keep the fifth place with three games lost. Vega 1 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. RSU-Merks will play at home against TTT Juniores (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Vega 1/Liepaja: L.Audere 18+4reb+2ast, K.Petermane 13+5reb+2ast, S.Lipe 11+3reb, I.Vitola 10+2reb+1ast, K.Silaraja 8+13reb+4ast, Z.Libeka 6+2rebRSU-Merks: A.Aizsila 19+5reb+2ast, G.Lagzdina 12+9reb+1ast, M.Gulbe 6+6reb, A.Busa 6+1reb+1ast, A.Fridenberga 4+8reb+1ast, Z.Ozolina 3+1reb+3ast

The game with biggest result difference took place in Tartu. Local Tartu U. (2-5) outscored 9th ranked Audentes SG (1-8) 81-48 on Tuesday night. The game without a history. Tartu U. led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Audentes SG to just 6 points in fourth quarter. Tartu U. held Audentes SG to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 45.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Tartu U. forced 25 Audentes SG turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a quality performance of Estonian forward Nele Laurimaa (178-93) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!) and Estonian guard Asi Anna-gret (172-2) who added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Estonian guard Johanna-Eliise Teder (166-0) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds and Estonian forward Sandra Tael (180-98) scored 9 points and 8 rebounds. Tartu U. moved-up to seventh place. Audentes SG lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers:Tartu U.: N.Laurimaa 33+4reb+3ast, A.Anna-gret 17+8reb+5ast, S.Reinvald 9+8reb, D.Park 8+5reb+5ast, K.Vasiljeva 4+5reb+4ast, K.Lannajarv 4+3rebAudentes SG: J.Teder 14+7reb+3ast, H.Ojamaa 11, S.Tael 9+8reb+1ast, S.Kliimson 6+11reb, J.Pulk 4+2reb+4ast, M.Adelbert 2+8reb+3ast

The most important game in the last round took place in Tallinn between third ranked Tallina U. (5-4) and fifth ranked Rapla KK (5-3) on Friday night. Tallina U. was defeated by Rapla KK in a tough game at home 80-85. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Tallina U. won third quarter 21-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Rapla KK made 22-of-24 free shots (91.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Tallina U. turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Tallina U. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Estonian guard Pirgit Puu (168-88) who scored 20 points and 8 assists. Dutch point guard Francisca Petronelia Donders (175-89, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 21 points. Four Rapla KK players scored in double figures. Estonian center Trine Kasemagi (190-95) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds and American guard Samantha Mackay (173-91, college: Dayton, agency: Interperformances) added 26 points and 6 assists respectively for the hosts. Tallina U.'s coach Janne Rits rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rapla KK moved-up to third place. Tallina U. at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. Rapla KK are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Latvija U16 (#10) in Riga in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tallina U. will have a break next round. Top scorers:Rapla KK: F.Petronelia Donders 21+4reb+3ast, P.Puu 20+3reb+8ast, L.Mesila-Kaarmann 19+5reb+1ast, D.Lipinskaya 13+4reb+4ast, K.Kalda 6+4reb, E.Anett Poldmaa 2+1astTallina U.: S.Mackay 26+3reb+6ast, T.Kasemagi 20+14reb+2ast, R.Rits 11+2reb+1ast, G.Uprus 9+3reb, P.Noponen 8+4reb+2ast, E.Virma 2+1reb+3ast

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